This became known to all the residents of Jerusalem, so that in their own language that field is called Hakeldama (that is, Field of Blood).

So they proposed two: Joseph, called Barsabbas, who was also known as Justus, and Matthias.

And a man who was lame from birth was carried there and placed every day at the temple gate called Beautiful, so he could beg from those entering the temple complex.

So they called for them and ordered them not to preach or teach at all in the name of Jesus.

So he took him, brought him to the commander, and said, “The prisoner Paul called me and asked me to bring this young man to you, because he has something to tell you.”

so the rest of humanity
may seek the Lord—
even all the Gentiles
who are called by My name,
declares the Lord who does these things,